A-Z Indian Flatbreads

October 9, 2018mayurisjikoni

EVENT: MEGA BLOGGING MARATHON#92

THEME: A-Z FLATBREADS AND MORE – INDIAN FLATBREADS – ROUND UP

India has a huge variety of flatbreads – rotis, puris, parathas, bhakris, dosas, chilas, batti, litti etc. Most of these are consumed in every household either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Some states prefer flatbreads to rice while some need both.

It is believed that the humble roti may have originated from Persia where it was made using refined flour. The wheat version was started in the state of Awadh. A more coarser flour was used back then and shaped into a katori or bowl to hold the curry. It was considered a poor man’s diet, not needing an utensil to hold the curry.

Yet old texts do mention roti and it existed during the Harappan Culture as most people back then were agriculturists. The word roti is similar to the Sanskrit word rotika meaning flatbread eaten with curries. That word has appeared in the medical text Bhavaprasa.

Whatever the truth, flatbreads are here to stay and every day newer versions are created to suit the palates of the population. The Mega Blogging Marathon introduced me to so many different varieties of flatbread. Some stuffed, some made with different flours, some shallow fried, some deep fried. Hot or warm flatbread with a tasty curry, masala tea or pickles is favored by all.

Here I’ve listed some the parathas that I made for the A-Z Mega Blogging Marathon. During this journey I learnt how to make new flatbreads, flatbreads that I’d not heard of before. It made me realize that India in itself has such a vast cuisine, each different and yet similar.

I have been following your a-z Indian flatbread posts everyday.All the breads are tempting and I am so impressed with all the research you have done. I have bookmarked a few to make soon. Hats off to your energy!!

you have created so many delicious flatbreads recipe during this BM. I loved all new recipes I came across. Many are bookmarked to try out. I am fell in love with tikar, surati paratha,ubbu roti,farsi puri is the best so flaky it came out. I am planning to work on bookmarked recipes next year onwards… Thanks for encouraging words felt good to found someone loving. Congrates di we cleared mega marathon :).